Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
240F12
RGB
36, 15, 18
HSL
351, 41%, 10%
HSB
351, 58%, 14%
CMYK
0, 58, 50, 86
LAB
7, 11, 3
LCH
7, 12, 12
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 12
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 7, 1
HWB
351, 6%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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